12.10.04: Nicholas Freeman

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NICHOLAS FREEMAN, of Freeman & Co, acted for the golfer Colin Montgomerie, who appeared before magistrates on a speeding charge on his return from sinking the winning putt in the Ryder Cup. The case collapsed because the prosecution failed to provide evidence that Montgomerie was the driver of the car.

What were the most surprising aspects of this case? When preparing the case I had considered and rejected identification as being a relevant issue. When I arrived at court, I was advised by the Crown that one of the police officers was giving evidence at the Crown Court but as